RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness Australia/NZ

Rabobank's RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness team has 85 analysts working in local teams across the worldwide Rabobank network. They generate knowledge, and develop views and insights on businesses, topics and developments in the food & agribusiness sectors across the globe. All analysts have their own sector specialisations—ranging from meat and fish to dairy, vegetables, fruit and floriculture, coffee and cocoa.

Grain gains: Unlocking Australian export opportunities in Asia

Mar 26, 2025

South and Southeast Asian demand for grains and oilseeds is growing, and Australia is well placed as a key exporter. The rising demand is on the back of population growth, growing GDP per capita, and geographical proximity. Nonetheless, new trade dynamics and local agricultural policies create some challenges that need...

Global geopolitics, US tariffs, and the impact for Australia and New Zealand

Mar 21, 2025

Jan Lambregts, Head of RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets, and Stefan Vogel, General Manager – RaboResearch Australia & New Zealand, discuss the changing geopolitical landscape, how US tariffs are a tool used way beyond just balancing trade, and how this might impact Australia’s and New Zealand’s food and...

Dissecting milk production costs

Mar 16, 2025

Michael Harvey is joined by Emma Higgins to unpack her report comparing milk production costs in key regions. Costs have lifted across the board for most key producing regions. China has become more cost-competitive, while Oceania has the lowest costs. The next decade will see more expensive and variable operating...

Harvesting autumn opportunities in New Zealand

Mar 13, 2025

As we step into the New Zealand autumn with a promising outlook in farmgate pricing, Jen Corkran and Emma Higgins discuss the first agribusiness monthly report of 2025 titled Harvesting autumn opportunities. Hear some valuable insights and opportunities, along with key points to keep an eye on this...

Demand is driving investment in US cheese capacity

Mar 3, 2025

Michael Harvey is joined by Senior Dairy Analyst Lucas Fuess from the US to unpack his report looking at the wave of cheese production capacity coming down the pipeline in the US. The team discuss the who, where, and why driving this investment, and look at what it might mean for Australian and New Zealand dairy...